April 2023
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‘Synodal Reform in the Church’ - new podcast now available
27 Apr 2023
In this episode, we hear from Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB who is part of the team preparing the global synod summit. As a senior figure in the Australian Catholic Church, he has been deeply involved in synodality, and what it means for the Church.
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SYNOD 2023: Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organisers
27 Apr 2023
"I think one of the most important things we have experienced during these ecclesial, continental assemblies, is that there is in fact more than one way of being the church," said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe of Perth, a member of the Synod preparatory commission and President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
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Doubleview Parish to celebrate 50th anniversary
27 Apr 2023
Members of Perth’s school and parish communities, especially any who have a past association with Doubleview, are warmly invited to attend any of the upcoming as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.
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Applecross Parish commits to combatting Modern Slavery
27 Apr 2023
The faith formation and social education session at St Mary’s Cathedral saw 17 participants enjoy a morning tea while learning about the church response to modern slavery and what they could do as individuals to assist.
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SYNOD 2023: Committee begins writing Synod on Synodality working document behind closed doors
20 Apr 2023
To begin drafting the working document, the group of experts – including Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB - have met behind closed doors to discuss the continental stage of the Synod on Synodality as a whole and analyse the seven final documents submitted by each of the regional assemblies.
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Parents called to maximise benefits and minimise risks in cyber safety workshop
20 Apr 2023
“As the trusted adults in our children’s lives we can support them to maximise the benefits and minimise the risks,” Perth Archdiocese Director of Safeguarding Barbara Blayney has said, ahead of a online workshop for Cyber Safety and Digital Wellness.
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Newly ordained Nicholas Diedler called to do the will of the One who sent him, says Archbishop Costelloe
20 Apr 2023
In ordaining Perth born Deacon Nicholas Diedler to the Priesthood, Friday 24 March at St Mary’s Cathedral, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe explained that it is God who has given us the gift of the ordained ministry as an indispensable ministry of service to God’s holy people.
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New report reveals makeup of Australian Catholic population
20 Apr 2023
The Social Profile of the Catholic Community in Australia is the latest in a series of reports published following each national Census, providing extensive demographic information on Australian Catholics.
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Calling Single Men of Perth: What do you hear Jesus saying to you?
20 Apr 2023
St Charles Seminary Rector Fr Francis Nguyen is inviting all single men from across the Archdiocese of Perth to a day of reflection to recognise the voice of Jesus in their life.
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A Tiny Town Like No Other: New Norcia in final run for Top Tourism Town Award
20 Apr 2023
As one of six finalists for the Tiny Tourism Town award, the vote is now put to the public to determine the winner.